Today in history

Today is the 112th day of 2021 and the 34th day of spring.

Today’s history: In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began as thousands of settlers were allowed into the state to claim land at high noon.

▪ In 1954, live television broadcasting of the U.S. Senate’s Army-McCarthy hearings began.

▪ In 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans participated in nationwide demonstrations marking the first Earth Day.

▪ In 2000, federal agents seized 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez from his relatives’ house in Miami to return him to his father in Cuba.

Today’s sports: In 2004, former professional football player Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire while serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.

Today’s quote: “Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of few; and number not voices, but weigh them.” — Immanuel Kant